2014 Honda Civic: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jun 16, 2026 · TN

UNKNOWN component/system issue; entirety of vehicle is available for inspection. Problem has been reproduced by independent service center. Vehicle has been inspected by independent service center and local Honda dealership. No warning lamps/messages or stores codes. 1. Vehicle shakes at idle; periodically jerks and lurches when driving (RPMs, current gear are not relevant, no correlation). 2. When letting off the gas to “coast,” vehicle drops in speed abruptly as if the brakes are being applied which results in a “jolt.” The consequence is the vehicle essentially braking without signal; gas pedal must be engaged at all times unless intending to brake. 3. Vehicle hesitates significantly when accelerating. Even at >80% compression of the gas pedal, the speed of the vehicle will not increase. Only at full compression will the vehicle shift gears and begin to gain in speed yet accompanied by rough shuttering and loud, “airy” sounding rev. This is outside of the operational characteristics expected with the CVT transmission. Moderate to severe safety concern. Notes: Oil and transmission fluid have been drained and replaced at the dealership both less than 3k miles ago. Spark plugs and ignition coils have all been replaced with Honda parts less than 1k miles ago.

Filed May 1, 2026 · MD

Rpm slighting rising at low mph and it hesitates/jerks a bit

Filed May 8, 2018 · Engine · 39,000 miles · HI

Hesitation when accelerating at 6-10 miles per hour. Also, 16-20 miles per hour. Problem occurs on slight uphill but is not all the time.

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 2,000 miles · FL

Hesitation when press on accelerator. They is very dangerous when getting out into traffic and when you press on accelerator there is a long hesitation. I have reported this to honda service numerous times and they say this is normal and can't duplicate the issue.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda civic. While driving approximately 45 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle hesitated without warning. The vehicle was able to restart and was driven to the contact's residence and parked. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v574000 (power train) and was waiting for the dealer to supply the part for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Oct 21, 2015 · Lights, Transmission · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda civic. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle hesitated to shift into gear. The low beam headlights failed to illuminate the roadway adequately at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was left for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 2, 2015 · Fuel system · 700 miles · VA

Purchased new 09/2014 pohanka honda of fredericksburg, va. When accelerating after a slow down or stop, this car will often hesitate, or stall, sometimes will not accelerate at all momentarily , when I press the gas pedal harder it surges forward suddenly. Ithe service department said that I must get accustomed to this new type crv transmission. Next they told me to change the manufacturer of the gasoline. Then I was told they could find no fault with this car and to continue to report any problems. I have driven many cars in my life and have never experienced this type problem and not be able to correct it. While I continue to drive this car, I am very leery about its performance especially the surging. We have had this car thirteen months and my wife has only driven it two times. My passengers have asked me many times what is the problem. I am very afraid this car will get out of control and hurt someone.